PH too low.

Jason Stanley · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

I have had a 35 gallon tank now for about 2 months. The water is super
clear and the fish seem to be happy and well adjusted. Smile

My question is how
do I get my ph above 7. I have tried a ton of those tablets that fizz and
and powder that supposedly will fix it but it still remains very low like
even lighter than the chart shows on the dip stick.

Also how often should I change my filters I have 2 that go in the box. I
think it is a aqua tech 150 or something like that.

How often should I replace the water and how much and what kind of water
should I use? I have been using drinking water or spring water but it is
very hard.

Jason

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Iain Miller · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 95

"Jason Stanley" wrote in message$fqi$1@tuvok3.mmm.com...
> I have had a 35 gallon tank now for about 2 months. The water is super
> clear and the fish seem to be happy and well adjusted. Smile

My question is
how
> do I get my ph above 7. I have tried a ton of those tablets that fizz and
> and powder that supposedly will fix it but it still remains very low like
> even lighter than the chart shows on the dip stick.
>
> Also how often should I change my filters I have 2 that go in the box. I
> think it is a aqua tech 150 or something like that.
>
> How often should I replace the water and how much and what kind of water
> should I use? I have been using drinking water or spring water but it is
> very hard.

Ph is a product of Kh. If you increase the Kh then your Ph will come up with
it. The easiest way to increase Kh is just to add Sodium Bi-carb - Baking
Soda (NOT Baking powder!)

Easy does it - a little goes a long way. Less than a teaspoon at a time....

rgds

I.

Aquatic-Store.com · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 25

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On Thu, 8 Apr 2004 13:16:32 -0500, "Jason Stanley"
wrote:

>I have had a 35 gallon tank now for about 2 months. The water is super
>clear and the fish seem to be happy and well adjusted. Smile

My question is how
>do I get my ph above 7. I have tried a ton of those tablets that fizz and
>and powder that supposedly will fix it but it still remains very low like
>even lighter than the chart shows on the dip stick.
>
>Also how often should I change my filters I have 2 that go in the box. I
>think it is a aqua tech 150 or something like that.
>
>How often should I replace the water and how much and what kind of water
>should I use? I have been using drinking water or spring water but it is
>very hard.
>
>Jason
>